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Recommendations from Sid Pandiya, CEO of Kona

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Sid Pandiya is the co-founder and CEO of Kona. Kona is like a copilot for remote managers, helping people more effectively manage their teams. Customers include MasterClass, Canva, Aircall, Greenhouse, Vonage, GoodRx, Thrasio, and more.

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Radical Candor
Kim Scott
Book
Radical Candor taught me how to have difficult feedback conversations easily, and has made my work life 100x better! In the book, Kim Scott, a former Google and Apple executive, argues that the best leaders are those who can be both kind and honest with their team members. She provides a framework for how to do this in a way that is constructive and productive.
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Imperfect Leaders
Jeffrey Cohn
Podcast
In this podcast, Jeffrey Cohn presents interviews with leaders who open up about mistakes they’ve made and their own flaws. I appreciate how it’s much more real and not doctored. The range of leaders interviewed is extensive, from organizations like ESPN, the United States Navy, and Sequoia Capital.
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Ted Lasso
Comedy-Drama Series
Film

The Ted Lasso series follows an American college football coach who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience with the sport. The show follows Ted as he tries to win over his skeptical players and fans. Beyond being a feel-good watch, it's a valuable resource for learning effective management skills. Ted is a positive, optimistic leader who is always willing to help his team members. He highlights the skills of great communicator who is able to build trust and rapport.

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